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take it away, mitchell…

So, you have heard the beginning of our story…. I had to ask her three times to even date me before she said she would. After that Maddie and I dated for two months and then we dated long distance for eight months. She decided to go on a study abroad to Israel and I waited. Then I waited another sixth months before she would talk about marriage. Through this long two-year relationship we went through some really tough times with family, school, and friends. These experiences allowed us to grow together and really become best friends. We can make it through anything. Ya, it was worth the two-year wait to finally be engaged to Madison. So with this story, it’s time to tell you of the Ultimate Triumph. 

But you should know before this next part of the story begins… that I have been able to surprise Madison. 

We decided to go hiking one day and after hiking for an hour I asked if we could go down this really pretty trail. At first, Madison did not want to but I convinced her… As we walked down the trail I kissed her on the cheek. Maddie randomly started telling me about when she was little and how her dad would kiss her on the cheek and tell her that she could not wipe his kisses away. 

Me: “Well you can’t wipe my kisses away”

Maddie: “Ya I can” (with her sarcastic humor)

Me: “No you can’t because I am your….. boyfriend.”

She turned around, looked at me, and said, “Oh, I thought you were going to propose.”

As she turned back around I grabbed her by the hips and turned her back as I got one knee. I could feel a big grin on my face and her mouth was gaping in shock. I wish that I had got a picture of her face because she was really surprised. By the end of my romantic speech, I asked her:

Me: “Madison Malley, will you marry me?” 

Maddie: “Yes!” 

I slipped the ring on her hand and then stood up to give her a hug.

Maddie: “Mitch? I do not remember a thing you said. I didn’t even get to enjoy you on your knee. Do it again!”

Yep! She made me get down and do it again because she was so surprised she couldn’t listen. She still barely remembers what I said the second time but definitely more than the first. It was so perfect. I surprised her and it was just us enjoying the moment, even though it was super surreal. 

I had to ask her three times for us to date, but this time I only knelt down twice….and she said yes both times.

I love her……..and she loves me.

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